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Easy How To Make A Croffle (Croissant Waffle) Recipe

Published: Oct 10, 2023 · Modified: Oct 10, 2023 by Dora · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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For a different take on a classic waffle, why not try this super easy yet delicious croffle - a combination between a croissant and a waffle!

Stacked croffles topped with strawberries and blueberries

This croffle recipe was inspired by Homemade Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Balls, Sweet Potato Brownies, A Healthy French Toast and 6 Healthy Dessert Recipes For Babies And Toddlers.

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  • What Are Croffles? 
  • Homemade Croffles 
  • ​Ingredient List For Your Perfect Croffles 
  • How To Make Croffle Puff Pastry - Step-by-Step
  • Croffle Serving Ideas 
  • How To Store Leftover Croffles 
  • FAQ
  • More Related Recipes
  • Easy How To Make A Croffle (Croissant Waffle) Recipe
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What Are Croffles? 

Halved croffle held by hands.

If the name of this recipe took you a bit by surprise, don't worry. You're not the only one. After cronuts which are a combination of a croissant and a donut and cruffins - a mix between a croissant and a muffin, here comes the Croffle! Originally from South Korea, the croffle is also known as croissant waffles. So as you can imagine, it is a combination of a croissant and a waffle. Even though it might sound complicated to make such a combination, a croffle is really just a form of putting unbaked croissants in a waffle maker. And you have yourself a croffle! 

Piled up croffles on a plate

Homemade Croffles 

The easiest way to make homemade croffles is to buy some store-bought croissant dough or even frozen mini croissants. You can probably find those in your local bakery or supermarket.

However, we really try to avoid any processed and store-bought foods so here we bring you a simple recipe for puff pastry dough that you can make at home, roll into a croissant and stick into a waffle iron. For the perfect homemade croffle! 

​Ingredient List For Your Perfect Croffles 

labelled ingredients on a white background

For this easy croffle recipe, you will need the following ingredients: 

  • all-purpose flour: I like to use all-purpose white flour when making puff pastry but it can also turn out pretty good with a whole wheat one 
  • dry yeast: dry yeast helps the flour rise 
  • brown sugar: the sugar gives the sweetness to the puff pastry but also helps the yeast activate 
  • milk: for a nice and stretchy dough use some milk which is also necessary to activate the yeast 
  • salt: in almost all baked recipes, a little bit of salt is necessary to enhance the taste 
  • butter: cold butter is required for those croissant layers to form 

You can also make this recipe by using store-bought pastry - see below in the FAQ section and recipe card how to make croffles that way.

How To Make Croffle Puff Pastry - Step-by-Step

Ingredients in a bowl with a whisk.

1. Put all the ingredients EXCEPT the butter into a large mixer bowl and mix until you all ingredients have combined. About 3 - 4 minutes should be enough.

Butter added to the dry ingredients in a bowl.

2. Add the butter and continue mixing for a longer period of time (about 10 minutes) until the dough is smooth and elastic. 

Dough ready for proofing.

3. Allow the dough to proof for about half an hour. 

Rolled out dough.

4. Roll the dough with a rolling pin into a 12 x 20 inches rectangle shape (approx. 35 to 55 cm).

Dough covered with cling film.

5. Cover the dough with cling film and place in the refrigerator for about an hour. 

Butter cut into smaller pieces.

6. While the dough is cooling, take the butter cut it into smaller pieces and place on a baking sheet. Covering with another piece of baking sheet and roll with a rolling pin until the butter is a smaller rectangle shape compared to the dough (8 x 12 inches). 

Rolled out butter on parchment paper.

7. Place the butter into the freezer. 

Butter on one half of the dough.

8. Once the butter is frozen, take both the butter and the dough out of the freezer/refrigerator and place on a floured surface. Place the butter in the middle of the dough and fold the dough over the butter but make sure that the sides of the dough don't touch. Place in the freezer for another 30 minutes. 

Dough rolled and folded.

9. Take out the dough and roll with a rolling pin into a rectangle shape. This time in a separate direction than the previous rectangle shape. Fold the dough to the middle like you did the first time and then in half. Place again in the freezer for another 30 minutes. 

Dough rolled.

10. Take the dough out again and roll with a rolling pin into another rectangle shape. Now fold in three times like you would a letter. 

Hand opening the freezer.

11. Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for at least 6 hours. 

Dough rolled into a circle and cut into triangles.

12. Take out the dough and roll it into a round circle which is about ¼ of an inch thick. Divide it into 16 triangles. 

Rolling the dough triangles into croissants.

13. Roll each triangle from the longer side towards the shorter one to make croissants. 

Placing little croissants into a waffle iron.

14. Put each croissant into the waffle machine and bake until golden brown. 

15. Serve with toppings of choice. 

Croffles in waffle iron.

Croffle Serving Ideas 

For a delicious sweet snack, try some of the following serving ideas: 

  • fresh fruit: top your croffle with some fresh fruit for a vitamin-infused snack 
  • sweet jams: homemade jams are a great addition to homemade croffles
  • peanut butter: to add some healthy fats to your croffle, serve with some peanut butter on top 
  • chocolate sauce: how can a sweet croffle go without some chocolate sauce? Spread some on top for an amazing dessert! 

If you're more of a savory croffle person, try some of our savoury toppings ideas: 

  • cottage cheese: add some cottage cheese on top for an original croffle made at home 
  • ham and prosciutto: add some dried meat to your croffle and serve with some fresh veggies like tomatoes and cucumbers
Top down view of croffle with jam and berries

How To Store Leftover Croffles 

For storage of any leftover baked croffles, you can use an airtight container and them at room temperature for about a day or in the refrigerator for up to three days. Just make sure to leave at room temperature a bit before serving. 

For any long term storage, I recommend freezing the unbaked croissant dough and using it as premade croissant dough in the future. This can be done either with already formed croissants or just the dough itself. 

If freezing croissants, it's best done in a silicone bag. 

Croffle cut in half held by hands

FAQ

How Do I Thaw A Frozen Croissant? 

Croissant rolls can be thawed the same way you would any other frozen premade food. Either in a microwave or oven under a defrost option or simply at room temperature for about an hour or two. 

Can I Use Store-bought Puff Pastry Instead Of Making My Own? 

Yes, you can use store-bought puff pastry, roll it into a circle, cut into pieces and form croissants. Although it is not the best option, if you're out of time or motivation to make your own dough, store-bought puff pastry is a better option than store-bought frozen croissants. 

How Healthy Is A Croffle?

To tell you the truth, croffles are not the healthiest food. But given that nutrition is all about balance it doesn't hurt to indulge in them every once in a while. And if you're serving them with some healthier options on the site you can even balance out some of the not so healthy effects of the croffle. 

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Top down view of croffle with jam and berries

Easy How To Make A Croffle (Croissant Waffle) Recipe

For a different take on a classic waffle, why not try this super easy yet delicious croffle - a combination between a croissant and a waffle!
5 from 5 votes
Author: Dora
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Prep Time 10 hours hrs
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Servings 16 croissants
Fridge Life? 3 days
Freezable? 3 months

EQUIPMENT

  • 1 Waffle Maker

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoon dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 50 g butter
  • 250 g butter approx. 1 butter

Instructions
 

  • Put all the ingredients EXCEPT the butter into a large mixer bowl and mix until you all ingredients have combined. About 3 - 4 minutes should be enough.
  • Add the butter and continue mixing for a longer period of time (about 10 minutes) until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Allow the dough to proof for about half an hour.
  • Roll the dough with a rolling pin into a 12 x 20 inches rectangle shape (approx. 35 to 55 cm). 
  • Cover the dough with cling film and place in the refrigerator for about an hour. 
  • While the dough is cooling, take the butter cut it into smaller pieces and place on a baking sheet. Covering with another piece of baking sheet and roll with a rolling pin until the butter is a smaller rectangle shape compared to the dough (8 x 12 inches).  
  • Place the butter into the freezer.
  • Once the butter is frozen, take both the butter and the dough out of the freezer/refrigerator and place on a floured surface. Place the butter in the middle of the dough and fold the dough over the butter but make sure that the sides of the dough don't touch. Place in the freezer for another 30 minutes. 
  • Take out the dough and roll with a rolling pin into a rectangle shape. This time in a separate direction than the previous rectangle shape. Fold the dough to the middle like you did the first time and then in half. Place again in the freezer for another 30 minutes. 
  • Take the dough out again and roll with a rolling pin into another rectangle shape. Now fold in three times like you would a letter. 
  • Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for at least 6 hours. 
  • Take out the dough and roll it into a round circle which is about ¼ of an inch thick. Divide it into 16 triangles. 
  • Roll each triangle from the longer side towards the shorter one to make croissants. 
  • Put each croissant into the waffle machine and bake until golden brown. 
  • Serve with toppings of choice. ​

Notes

  • you can use store-bought puff pastry, roll it into a circle, cut into pieces and form croissants. Although it is not the best option, if you're out of time or motivation to make your own dough, store-bought puff pastry is a better option than store-bought frozen croissants. 

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 169mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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